Assistant IT Director Cheadle Hulme, England
Job description
N.B. We do not accept CV's. To apply, please copy the below URL into your browser and apply via TES;
https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/assistant-it-director-stockport-1833326
Start date: June 2023
With continued growth, Laurus Trust is looking for an experienced and committed individual to join the 20 strong team as a Trust Assistant IT Director based at a school that best fits with your commute. You may be coming from a similar role, or perhaps an IT Manager looking for the next step in your career.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of dedicated IT professionals who support and service the IT function in a fast-paced environment across 5 secondary and 3 primary schools with an anticipated 10,000 users from September 2023. You will become an integral part of an expanding and progressive organisation, and be a key contributor to the strategic development and maintenance of the Trust IT provision, providing leadership for our Team of IT Managers and Technicians which in turn will support the continued delivery of outstanding education to our students.
You will be managing exciting market leading technologies with an opportunity for a hands-on approach with technical system commissioning. Cyber security products such as; Crowdstrike and Mimecast, infrastructure; Aruba, Ruckus, Dell PowerEdge, 3CX, utilising M365 advanced features across a single tenancy and Windows domain. We have two further ‘new build’ schools in the pre-opening phase: Laurus Grace, and Crown Street Primary. Working with key stakeholders, you will be involved with the building and system design architecture and implementation through to practical completion.
About Us
The Laurus Trustis a highly successful and growing multi-academy trust in the North West of England, with Cheadle Hulme High School (CHHS), the founder school, at its centre. Our visionis for everyone regardless of background or circumstance to be inspired, to thrive in all environments, to recognise what it takes to succeed, to set aspirational goals and to work hard to achieve them.
Job Purpose (For further details on the role, please see the Job Description attached on TES)
- To support the IT Director with managing the development, implementation and ongoing support of all information technology across the Trust, supporting the educational vision of the Trust
- Overseeing the day to day running of the IT Support Service at an operational level
- Lead the Cyber Security function, working to protect the integrity of the Trust
- To strategically plan the lifecycle of systems and services to ensure they meet the evolving educational and operational needs of the Trust whilst ensuring value for money and economies of scale are realised
- To support the IT Director with managing a team of IT managers, technicians and developers to ensure that they provide a high-quality service across all schools
- To ensure that legal and contractual obligations relating to IT resources, systems and services are met
At the Laurus Trust, it is not just about what we do but also about how we do it. We are seeking individuals who are able to demonstrate our core behaviourswhich set out the expectations we have of our staff.
Key Skills & Experience
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience is essential
- Proven experience of working in 3rd line support role necessary
- Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent
- Ideally possess prior experience within a similar role
About the Laurus Trust
All our Laurus Schoolsare hugely oversubscribed and have a reputation, both locally and further afield, for outstanding teaching and learning through the relentless pursuit of excellence and the determination to ensure that every child succeeds. In the recent Staff Engagement Survey, over 95% of our employees stated that they would recommend working for Laurus Trust to their friends.
To see more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefitsand access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page.
Applying for this role
Please note: an application form must be completed as CV’s will not be accepted. To complete an application form, click ‘Quick Apply’.
Should you require any additional support in completing your application, please feel free to contact us on 0161 549 7000 or via e-mail at [email protected]
Closing Date: Friday19th May 2023 at 09:00
Interview Date: Friday 26th May 2023. Please note, we withhold the right to interview prior to the closing date.
The Laurus Trust and its affiliated schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including online checks and the disclosure of criminal records. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £48,587.00-£52,932.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 19/05/2023
